| Recommended semester: 7th - 9th semester |
| Scope and form: Lectures. |
| Evaluation: Approval of coursework/reports
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| Examination: 13-scale |
| Previous course: 10457 |
| Prerequisites: 10340 |
| Aim: To give an overview of the physical, anatomical and physiological basis of brain function. |
| Contents: Structure and properties of neurons. Receptor molecules and cells. Neurotransmitters and synapses. Excitation and inhibition. Neural networks. Cerebral cortex. Thalamus. The senses. Brainstem and locomotion. Basal ganglia. Cerebellum. Hippocampus. Hypothalamus. Frontal lobes. Consciousness. Intelligence. Artificial consciousness and intelligence. |
| Contact: Rodney M J Cotterill, building 307, (+45) 4525 3203, rodney.cotterill@fysik.dtu.dk |
| Department: 010 Department of Physics |
| Keywords: Consciousness, Intelligence, Cognition, Artificial consciousness, Artificial intelligence |
| Updated: 26-04-2001 |
